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The justice sector is to receive $157 million in new funding over the next two years in Budget 2011 to ensure access to justice and increase public safety, Justice Minister Simon Power says.

“Making our communities safer and improving the justice system for those who are in it through no fault of their own have been key priorities for this Government, and the new money demonstrates that commitment.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice
  • Budget 2011

Budget 2011 includes $103.5 million of new spending for legal aid over the next two years while the Government addresses longer-term sustainability issues facing the system.

The new spending is split into $34.1 million for 2010/11 and $69.4 million for 2011/12, Justice Minister Simon Power says.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice
  • Budget 2011

The Government will top up funding for community law centres to ensure they continue to provide access to justice for vulnerable people, Justice Minister Simon Power says.

Budget 2011 provides an extra $4 million in 2011/12 for community law centres.

That takes the total additional funding for community law centres to $17 million over the National-led Government’s first term in office.

  • Simon Power
  • Justice
  • Budget 2011